Branch Youth Program Specialist - Ft

Under general supervision, plans and presents programs and events for children, teens and adults to encourage interest in reading and utilizing the library and its resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Distribute, collect and analyze surveys and evaluations; utilize data to improve programming and obtain funding for programs.
• Develop, plan, schedule and deliver routine and special programs and events; contributes programming content to add to the shared wiki for system use.
• Participate and contribute content for meetings and initiatives with the Youth Services Department.
• Attend community events, develop contacts, distribute literature, solicit donations, and meet with youth to promote the Library's youth services programs.
• Set-up and operate audio-visual equipment and associated sound boards, speakers, microphones, etc.; assist and train staff from other departments in the use of equipment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Orange County Public Schools to provide program and service information and to gather information on the needs of schools and students; promote Library programs and membership in schools.
• Analyze current trends in education, early and emergent literacy to correlate programming with educational standards.
• Create and maintain web pages, virtual galleries and social media for events and programs.
• Recruit, interview, train and supervise volunteers engaged in programming.
• Assist in a variety of daily operations including circulation, facilities, and customer service routines; provide instruction and information sessions on library equipment services.
• Create reading lists and information material pamphlets for use in-house and for distribution to community partners.
• Identify popular interests and create displays to encourage circulation; design display headings and share system-wide.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in education, library sciences, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of experience in early childhood education; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Valid Florida Driver's License.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:

• Current literature, trends, and developments, especially those pertaining to children's services.
• Automated library systems, on-line tools and resources, and the Internet.
• Library system, Branch, and Youth Program/Children's Services policies and procedures.
• Library District terminology and functions.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.
• Children's and young adult literature.
• Computer hardware and associated software.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Public library principles, practices, and techniques.

Required Skills:

• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.
• Performing data analyses and composing appropriate reports.
• Training and supervising volunteers.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Developing, designing and implementing programs and events.
• Social media marketing and communication.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Speaking effectively and making presentations before large groups of individuals.
• Performing program and event management.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Researching literature trends and developments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a library setting.
I understand it is my responsibility to uphold the Library System's mission and values in the pursuit of all duties including:

• While providing excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
• Respect for the individual, our organization and the community
• Integrity in our actions with others
• Excellence in everything we do